Awakening Love and Politics in a Senator's Wife
A young lawyer Neal Conrad falls for Anne Chamberlain the daughter of a modest farmer. They marry and start a life in Washington where Neal enters politics. Anne bears a daughter as Neal's career advances, while Hathaway schemes to win her back in Paris and later pressures a senator appointment.
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Neal Conrad
Anne Chamberlain
Neal
Anne
Clarence Hathaway
Conrads
France
Paris
Hathaway
United State Senate
Washington
Senator’s Wife Helps Anne Face Social Storm
Anne endures a chaotic afternoon as callers flood her home while Neal is away. A tense encounter with Madame Estavi escalates the strain, and Anne learns from Mrs. Hammel how to handle publicity. Mrs. Hammel advises a photo session and a tea with Miss Sharp to shape Anne’s image.
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Anne
Madame’ Estavi
Nancy
Junior
Madame Estain
Madame Estavi
Neal
Huros Indians Live on Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca
The Huros, a high altitude people near 13 000 feet, dwell on man made floating mats of totora reeds on Lake Titicaca. Children harvest totora and weave foundations while learning to build light canoes. They fish the lake’s prized fish and rely on weather knowledge to anchor and preserve their homes.
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Lake Titicaca
Nca
Reforms and Progress Sage of Chinatown Quote
A Chinatown sage named Hi o proclaims reforms drive progress by learning both possibilities and impossibilities. He emphasizes that advancement comes from understanding limitations as well as opportunities.
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Hi +o
Chinatown
Farmland Demand Rises as Government Loans Boost Farmer Purchasing Power
Omaha area land investors and farmer owners see increased interest in Nebraska and Iowa farmland. Amos Grant notes corn loans keep cash in farmers' pockets, elevating land appeal and aligning agriculture with industry via government aid and Interstate Commerce support.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Amos Grant
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farm Crop Values Reach 4 Billion for Year in Review
U S Department of Agriculture reports total farm crop value at 4 076537000 with corn leading at 917605000. Figures show 1932 crop values and 1931 figures, using December 1 values for most crops and seasonal averages for marketed crops.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Farmers Slaughter to Conserve Lincoln Area Livestock
Lincoln area farmers cut livestock costs by more home slaughtering this year as hog prices slumped and retail costs held firm. E V Jones reports December price levels fell from November while corn rose two cents and other grains stalled. Lambs edged up but butterfat and eggs dropped. Hessian fly infestations occurred in south central counties.
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Lincoln—Nebraska
E. V. Jones
Jones
Nebraska to Open Five Post Offices in 1934
Nebraska postal authorities announce construction of five new post office buildings in Wayne, David City, Seward, Superior and Lexington at a total cost of 250000 dollars. Crete city provides December electricity as a Christmas gift while operating its municipal light and power plant as a profit. State general fund receipts reach 503000 dollars in December with remittances from county treasurers Lancaster 40840 and Douglas 39178.
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Nebraska
Wayne
David City
Seward
Superior
Lexington
Crete
Lancaster County
Douglas
Ember
Indian aid promised to Winnebago on $30,000 road project
Randall Biart states that the Indian commissioner's office will pay Winnebago residents in Thurston county 40 percent withheld from wages on a $30,000 road project. H. M. Tidwell, under Washington orders, withheld funds until after January 1, but Biard notes growing real want among the Indians.
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Randall Biart
Indian Commissioner's Office
Winnebago
Thurston County
H. M. Tidwell
Washington
Biard
Beet growers in three counties get major sugar payment
Beet growers in Buffalo Kearney and Dawson counties receive more than 90000 dollars from the American Beet Sugar Co of Grand Island as a payment on beets shipped up to December 15. A second payment is due January 15 and will be smaller. The factory expects to complete its run about January 15. Further payments after January 15 may follow if sugar prices warrant.
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Buffalo
Kearney
Dawson Counties
American Beet Sugar Co
Grand Island
Nebraska airports project list approved for CWA funding
Recommendations for construction work on ten Nebraska airports were approved by the state CWA committee after review by Dr. W. W. Arrasmith. Governor Bryan forwarded the list, noting funding depends on securing additional finances as county CWA funds are allocated. Projects include Burwell 5256 dollars, Chappell 4900, Crawford 5500, Gordon 8600, Merriman 4965, ONeill 7500, Ogallala 7690, Ord 6830, Schuyler 6200, and Valentine 7830 dollars.
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Nebraska
CWA
W. W. Arrasmith
Grand Island
Bryan
Burwell
Chappell
Craword
Gordon
Merriman
O'Neill
Ogallala
Ord
Schuyler
Valentine
Nebraska HO L Calims Over 1 Million in Loans Asks More
The Home Owners' Loan Corp of Nebraska passed the 1 million dollar loan mark, with manager Charles Smrha aiming for 1 million in new loans monthly until the emergency ends. Nebraska ranked third in loan totals, with 453 loans closed: 306 Omaha district, 40 Grand Island, 52 Lincoln district, 20 Norfolk, 35 Scottsbluff. Officials also cite a river land confusion in state school lands along the Missouri river, with rent and quit claim deeds questioned by Deputy State Land Commissioner J. H. Wehn.
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Home Owners’ Loan Corporation For
Nebraska
Charles Smrha
Nebraska Corporation
Ohio
Virginia
Omaha
Ae Grand Island
Missouri River
Lincoln
J. H. Wehn
Dakota County
Wehn
Jane
Webn
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